Now that those cold winter days are nearly behind us, it’s almost time to enjoy lush green lawns and colorful flowers. However, when plant life begins to bloom on your property, it will need a helping hand to grow and flourish. Here are a few landscaping tips to ensure your yard thrives this spring.

Ways to Prepare Your Lawn for the Warm Weather

1. Inspect the Soil

When soil becomes compacted, existing grass can’t grow. Compaction occurs when soil particles become so reduced that water and air cannot penetrate them to provide grass with needed nutrients. Soil should be aerated in the fall, but it can once again become compacted due to winter weather, requiring you to repeat the process in the spring. To aerate your lawn, a professional will use special equipment to punch holes through the soil, giving air and water access to promote growth. 

2. Remove Obstacles

While flowers and grass will sprout anew, so will unwanted plant life such as weeds. Have lawn specialists treat them with a pesticide or remove them by hand to give your plants room to grow. Also, inspect the yard for other obstructions, such as broken tree limbs and debris; remove them from your lawn.

3. Hire a Landscaping Company

Hire professionals to help prepare your property for the spring and improve your curb appeal. They can apply new grass seeds to replenish bare patches. Additionally, they can prune shrubs and trees, edge garden beds for cleaner lines, and apply mulch to protect and decorate your flowers and other plants.

Homeowners in Augusta County, Virginia, rely on Tom's Yardscape to get their yards ready for spring. For more than 20 years, these landscaping professionals have assisted with residential lawn care and landscape design. They will make your yard more beautiful and functional. Call (540) 949-8667 to schedule a consultation, or visit them online to learn more about their landscaping services.